This man standing before her was her father, Rudolph. He had abandoned her and her brother many years back and let them live like they had no father.
Flora didn't like this man at all, he brought in another woman just three days after the death of her mother. That's a dishonour to her mum.
"What did you want?" Flora asked, her voice was louder this time and she stood.
"I came here to talk to you," the man remained standing still.
"I don't want to listen to whatever you have to say, just leave," Flora said.
"Isn't your brother sick? And i was informed that he needed money for his second surgery, I came with the money," the man raised the bag he was carrying in his right hand.
Flora's face fell, it seemed as if God sent help her way but this person sent wasn't the right person, she hated this man with passion.
"You can pay it and leave," Flora's voice softened but disgusts was still clearly written all over her face.
"I can only pay you for it under one condition," Rudolph said.
"Which is?" Flora questioned sharply.
Rudolph took a step closer to the bed that Tony was and glanced at him, he sighed and said, "when you were young, I made an agreement with Mr. Jimmie, to betroth my first daughter to his first son. He informed me few days ago that the time has come for me to present my first daughter." He paused.
Flora didn't find any sense in what Rudolph was saying so he asked," what are you talking about?"
"I meant that you are to get married to Orville, Mr. Jimmie's son this month," his voice was stern and Flora laughed sinisterly
Her face turned into a serious one all of a sudden and she said," you think you are making sense? You abandoned me since I was fifteen-years-old then you are here all of a sudden trying to get me married to a stranger. Your words are trash."
"Trash! I'm your father, remember?" Rudolph asked.
"I don't have a father, don't be deceived." Her voice was a little loud , she was frustrated and angry but she had to caution so as not to awaken her brother.
Rudolph kept mute for a while and said," then I will leave with my money."
"What?" Flora exclaimed. "Are you so heartless? Where is your heart? You want to watch your son die?"
"My son? I'm no longer his father. If you want me to pay for your brother's health bill now, you must do what I want, and that is to get married to Orville," She said.
Everyone knew Orville had become impotent and had become a ridicule in the mouth of many ladies. Many ladies who used to fantasize about getting married to him suddenly stopped their fantasy after they got to know that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and as a result, he would not be able to impregenate any woman anymore.
Rudolph turned and began to walk out but Flora helpelssly called out," wait!" She had tears struggling to fall from her eyes but how could she cry before the man that had abandoned her and her brother for the past three years.
Rudolph turned back," I meant every single word I said. You agree to marry Rudolph and I pay for your brother's health bill."
"I hate you!" Flora said knowing that she will now have to agree to marry a stranger she had never met in person, worst, this man can not even impregenate a women. Also, getting married would definitely stop her from going to school.
"It's not a big deal, Flora. Orville is a good man," Rudolph said.
"Enough!" She shouted. She just didn't want to hear any word from this man. Not only was he disgusting, his words were disgusting to her. He added after few seconds," agreed."
"Good," Rudolph said," I'll take you to Orville's manor, he must informe me that you have signed his marriage document before I can pay for your brother's health bill."
"I have never seen a man so despicable as you, trust me," Flora said painfully.
Rudolph shrugged and asked," can we leave?"
Flora gazed at her brother pitifully, "I'm doing this for you, Tony." She mumbled underneath her breath and followed him outside.
Soon, Rudolph and Flora were both inside the car. Flora had seen Orville on magazine before and she knew that he was very young and handsome but her concern at this moment was his personal attributes.
Many blogs may go on and carry on news about him that he's a cool and nice man, what if he's not. Would she even like her? Seeing that she was young and might probably not be beauiful in his face.
She didn't know how Orville will accept her.
"Make sure you act well when you get to his house, did you understand?" Rudolph asked but she snubbed. She just didn't want to hear a word from the man she considers to be disgusting.
Although she did not respond, Rudolph know for surety that she heard him, he also knew that speaking to her further was needless as she wouldn't respond.
Finally, their car arrived at the most beautiful and most expensive villa in the country, Rudolph parked outside the villa cause the guards at the villa won't let him in.
He then placed a call across to Jimmie, Orville's father, once the man answered, he said," sir, I'm in front of Orville's house with my daughter but the guards won't let me in."
"He'll be with you soon," Jimmie said simply and hung up.
Rudolph opened the door to the car and stepped out, he went to lean by the other side of the car.
Flora opened the door and stepped out, she stood and asked," is he coming here?"
Rudolph turned to her and answered," Yes, be patient."
Flora wondered why the guards didn't let them in, it can only mean that the owner of this villa did not value Rudolph at all.
Soon, a selnder figure stepped out of the gate elegantly.
Flora was very nervous, she pressed her eyes on this handsome man who was dressed in a tailored suit that fits him perfectly.Flora got to see his face clearly as he walked closer to them. Since she had seen him in the magazine severally , she knew that this man was Orville. Gosh! There was never a way that this cold looking handsome man will ever like her, her nervousness increased."Orville, nice to see you in person again after many years," Rudolph said.Orville glanced at him disgustingly and set his gaze on Flora, as their faces met, Flora lowered her head shyly but summoned courage to raise it up again. This was the man she would be in marriage with so why should she be shy before him?Eventhough his aura was very domineering."Walk close to him," Rudolph shouted at Flora when he saw that she was only standing still. He thought that that was what Orville was waiting for."How da
"Thank you, I really want to continue schooling and I'm glad you gave me the chance," Flora said."You are welcome, sweetheart." Orville said and stood," give me a minute, please." He walked away.Flora had to glance at herself again to be sure it was really her that was being respected this way.He came back and placed a document on the table and a pen on it, he dragged the table before her and said," princess, you should sign this document as a seal that we are married."Flora was thinking that they would have to go to the civil bureau to get the marriage certificate but he had already got it. Well, he was a billionaire anyways, anything is possible for him.Flora sighed and then, thought about the surrogacy she underwent a few days ago. What if it lead to pregnancy? How will it feel like being pregnant for another man while being married to Orville?She could have told him to give her some
Flora appeared before Hannah and she gestured for her to come to sit beside her, Flora went to sit gently beside the woman."What's your name, beauiful?" Hannah questioned."My name is Flora, ma," Flora answered."You can call me hannah," Hanna said with a broad smile. The look on her face was so affectionate. Like a grandmother looking at her granddaughter."Alright, ma," Flora said."I know you feel nervous that you got married to him, but Orville is a very good man," Hannah said."He's a good man!" Flora exclaimed."Yes, I have lived with his family for fifteen years so I can tell you that he's such a good man," Hannah said."I guess I'm lucky then, although there are articles about him that says he's a good and kind man but I find it too good to be true, many billionaires are always aloof and arrogant," Flora said."There are few that are really nice
Flora was inside her room on a Sunday evening, she had been given new school wears and she was arranging it all in the wardrobe.She heard some sounds coming from the living room, the sounds were not of two people otherwise she would have thought Orville was having a conversation with Hannah.It was as though three people were speaking. Since she was already done with what she was doing, she decided to feed her eyes on whom the third party was.She walked out of the room and saw Orville standing beside another lady who should be around twenty four years old. The lady had many expensive golds on and a heavy make up on her face. She looked fair and beauiful moderately.Hannah was at this time walking to the kitchen leaving Orville and the lady at the living room.Flora wondered whom this lady could be to him, perharps his sister, she thought and walked closer to them.Once Orville saw Flora, the smile on his
Flora fluttered her brow as she saw the look of a deep obsession on his face. She had only met Orville two days ago and he was this obsessed about her already.Flora swallowed the lump in her throat and didn't know what else to say."You can keep reading, sweetheart," Orville said and stood from the bed.He went to sit by a couch that was by a side of the room, he opened his laptop and began to review some of the activities of his company.Flora couldn't read for a while, instead, she kept stealing glances at him. He was backing her but he looked adorable.Flora wondered if this man had fallen in love with her so soon? Either he loves her or not, they would have to part ways after two months anyways. She wasn't ready for marriage.Flora read few more writings on her phone before falling asleep. When she woke the following day, she didn't see Orville in the room.She had no idea if he even slep
All through the hours at school, Flora wasn't really happy. She had an heavy heart. She was wondering what the following day would look like in school.Bennie was really her thorn in the flesh. Since she had no friend, she walked outside the school alone and sighted a familiar figure by her left sight.She walked towards him and realized that it was the driver who drove her to work. He must have been waiting around so he could drive her home."Are you done, madam? So I can drive you home?" He questioned."Yes...but, I want to check on my brother at the hospital, I haven't heard from him since I moved to Orville's house," Flora said."Mr. Orville said I must do whatever you want so I will drive you to the hospital, if that pleases you," the driver said."Thank you," Flora walked inside the car and told the man the particular hospial that her brother was. Soon, the man began to drive."Have you
Flora cried for few seconds before walking towards the exit of the car. It's a terrible feeling seeing the only person you have left in the world caring for a different somebody and abandoning you. The one who was supposed to be there for her is clearly against her.She cleaned her tears with her handkercheif and walked to where the driver's car was, she pleaded with the man to drive her to where her family hospital was and the man agreed.Once they arrived there, Flora waddled around the hospital and soon found her brother laying on the bed.Once Tony saw her, he called weakly and hopelessly," little sister, I'm in pain."Flora let tears flowed down her cheek, she doesn't like to cry before her brother but she could not hold back the tears today. She was very heartbroken. It hurts badly to see her brother in pain. She walked closer to him and placed her hand on his forehead," I made a mistake by trusting that beast w
Orville and Flora went to sit at the dinning table, "I hope you enjoy the food." Orville's voice was soft."Most definitely," Flora said gently. They ate quietly, Flora couldn't beleive that she would be able to eat despite the predicament that she was currently going through.Flora stood since she was done and said," I want to do some assignments inside.""Alright, sweetheart," Orville watched her walk away. He stole glances on her as she walked away.He loved everything about her and he won't let anything or anyone hurt her.While Flora was inside, she received a call from their family doctor and she answered, since Tony was at the family hospital, it was normal for her to receive a call from the family doctor. She only hoped that this call won't be a bad news."Hello, Flora," the doctor's voice came through."Doctor," Flora called."Well, your brothe